MQ-9 UAS Pilot II (Yuma, AZ)

Amentum•Yuma, AZ

9d•$78•Onsite

About The Position

The UAS Pilot II will act as pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9A aircraft and provide safe operation of the aircraft in CONUS and/or OCONUS locations. This role involves participating in all phases of flight, adhering to military, civilian, and ICAO flight rules, and providing expertise in unmanned aircraft operations. The position also requires developing briefing and training materials, performing system and equipment operations, and providing technical knowledge for UAS integration into the National Airspace System (NAS) in collaboration with government organizations and the Original Equipment Manufacturer. The goal is to ensure safe and efficient integration without negatively impacting existing capacity, safety, or airspace users.

Requirements

Must have an active Secret US Government clearance with ability to obtain Top-Secret.
US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
BA/BS from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: engineering, business, logistics, management, math, sciences, and professional aeronautics with 5 plus years in the performance and execution of US military requirements
Within the last 10 years, at least one year of MQ-9A pilot duties to US Naval/USAF UAS flight operations.
Qualified MQ-9A Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9A Pilot (Form 8/NATOPS Eval within last 3 years)
Qualified MQ-9A Line of Sight Launch and Recovery (LOS L/R) Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9A LOS L/R Pilot (Form 8/NATOPS Eval within last 3 years)
Must have at least 50 hours as MQ-9A Pilot-In-Command (PIC)
Must possess current FAA Class I or Class II Medical Certificate or DOD equivalent.
Must be able to travel on CONUS/OCONUS deployments.
Must have excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to professionally interface with numerous levels of management, customers, and peers.
The ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
The ability to work as a team to accomplish mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance.
Qualified MQ-9A SATCOM Launch and Recovery (SLR) Pilot or previously qualified MQ-9A SLR Pilot (documentation within last 3 years)
Current or previously qualified MQ-9A instructor pilot.

Responsibilities

Act as pilot in command (PIC) of MQ-9A aircraft and provide safe operation of the aircraft in CONUS and/or OCONUS locations.
Participate in all phases of flight to include planning/briefing, execution, debrief and crew resource management.
Adhere to specific military, civilian and ICAO flight rules to include compliance with FAA regulations.
Provide expertise in the operation of unmanned aircraft.
Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations.
Plan and perform a wide range of in-process analog, digital, microwave, optical and mechanical systems and equipment under ambient and environmental conditions.
Provide technical knowledge and experience with UAS operations to facilitate their integration safely and efficiently into the NAS.
Provide technical knowledge and experience to support UAS integration into the NAS without reducing existing capacity, decreasing safety, negatively impacting current operators, or increasing the risk to airspace users or persons and property on the ground any more than the integration of comparable new and novel technologies.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.